Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at H & H General Excavating , 228 South Main Street, SPRING GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 17362
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee had been operating a gasoline powered water pump. When the water pump ran out of gasoline, the employee went to add gasoline and the gasoline fumes ignited. The employee was burned on the left hand, left arm, and left leg.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
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